Just got this response:
Thank you for reaching out regarding Senate Bill 5971. You will be happy to know that this bill did not pass out of committee prior to our self-imposed deadline and is “dead” and no longer eligible for consideration by the House/Senate. Politics being what it is, there can at times be exceptions. However, because it was not referred out of committee prior to the March 1st deadline, it is not likely to be acted upon during the 2019 Legislative Session.
I would encourage you to monitor the progress of the bill
here as this legislation will be automatically re-introduced next year.
I appreciate your feedback on all legislation. Please continue to stay in touch.
Sincerely,
Morgan Irwin
STATE REPRESENTATIVE
31st LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT